Rose Wehmeyer
LPN
Hermann,MO
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in direct patient care and relationship building. Skilled in clinical documentation and educating families on health management. Aiming to leverage strong advocacy skills to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. With expertise in medication administration, patient care, and infection control. Committed to delivering compassionate care and advocating for patient needs to enhance health outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hermann Area District Hospital
Hermann, MO
12.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient treatments and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication administration.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and compliance.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frene Valley/ Stonebridge of Hermann
Hermann, MO
08.1998 - 11.2019
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
State Issued Professional License - Nursing
Nichols Career Center
Jefferson City, MO07-2004
GED -
Hermann High School
Hermann, MO05-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Educating families
- Cerner, Point Click Care, and some Epic EMR software
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Medical records security
- Certified in CPR/AED, I have BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH training
- Patient charting
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient support
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
BLS Certified until: October 2026
ACLS Certified until: December 2026
PALS Certified until: June 2027
NRP Certified until: January 2027
NIHSS Certified until: July 2026
TNCC Certified until: July 2029
Multiple Lippincott Training
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hermann Area District Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frene Valley/ Stonebridge of Hermann
08.1998 - 11.2019
State Issued Professional License - Nursing
Nichols Career Center
GED -
Hermann High School